
African swine fever outbreaks increase in pigs and wild boar across the EU
EFSA's latest report indicates a significant rise in African swine fever (ASF) across the EU in 2025, with 585 outbreaks in domestic pigs and over 11,000 in wild boar.
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July 7, 2026
EFSA's latest report indicates a significant rise in African swine fever (ASF) across the EU in 2025, with 585 outbreaks in domestic pigs and over 11,000 in wild boar.

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